"Stand of White Mahogany Painted Decoration"

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-306048

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
Albums -- Design Drawings
"Small Tables."
Small Tables. -- Page 5
"Stand of White Mahogany Painted Decoration"
(current record)

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Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I
- Albums -- Design Drawings
  - "Small Tables."
    - Small Tables. -- Page 5
      - "Stand of White Mahogany Painted Decoration" (current record)
      - "Low Table"
      - "Lamp Table"
      - "Table of Mahog."
      - Small Round Table
      - Two Pedestal Tables
      - Two Tables

Description

Design drawing titled "Stand of White Mahogany Painted Decoration" rendered in pencil on trace. Front and side views are shown. Rectangular stand has overhanging top with molded edge and shallow gallery rim along back and part of sides; straight apron; two additional shelves; and four square legs with tapered feet and casters. Painted motifs on apron and legs. Title, design notes, "For Miss Lincoln" and "11576" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tables (support furniture)
occasional tables
stands (support furniture)
design drawings
sketches

Physical Description

1 design drawing in pencil (4 1/4 x 3 7/8 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.004.003.001

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings
sketches

Description Level

Item

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